Made in God's Image: No Idols Needed Because You Are One

Made in God's Image: No Idols Needed Because You Are One

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538804/fan_mail/new] We start with summer life at Rush Church, swap jokes and icebreakers, then turn to a big Bible question that changes how we see ourselves and other people. We dig into the image of God as a calling to represent God on earth, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus and meant to reshape our everyday work and relationships.  • summer announcements including youth night, camps, Kids Jam, and community events  • quick jokes and light banter that sets the tone  • icebreakers on time travel and most-used emojis  • common assumptions about the image of God as physical or personality traits  • why an ability-based definition can devalue people with disabilities  • image of God as vocation: humans as God’s representatives and ambassadors  • ancient kings, statues, and how Genesis flips the “only the king matters” idea  • why the Bible rejects idols: God’s living images already exist in people  • Eden as a temple and the call to expand God’s order into the world  • the fall as failed representation and Jesus as the perfect image bearer  • ruling through love, humility, compassion, and sacrifice instead of exploitation  • a practical ethic: treating people well as an act of honoring God  So if you have a seventh through twelfth grader, send them here Sunday night.  We need your volunteer help.  Just type in Bible Project Image of God. www.rushchurch.com

Church vs The World? - A conversation on Romans 12:2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538804/fan_mail/new] We talk through what it means to live in the world without letting the world shape us, using Romans 12 to keep our minds and choices centered on Jesus. We also get honest about the daily tension of conversations, approval, and culture, then land on a simple challenge: represent Christ with truth and grace without hiding or blending in.  • Summer plans and what’s coming up at Rush Church  • Fifth Sunday Backyard Kids takeover and what to expect  • Pineapple Palooza volunteer needs and how to help  • Youth cookout night and summer pause with pop-up events  • Icebreakers that spiral into sandwiches and what counts as one  • Defining “the world” as culture that pushes against God’s way  • Romans 12:1-2 and the call to renew your mind  • Two traps to avoid: isolation from people or blending into culture  • Seeing the world as broken and in need of Jesus, not as the enemy  • The danger of an us-versus-them mindset and why people are not the enemy  • How humility, forgiveness, and serving others become a Christian witness  • Practical ways to guard what you consume and reset your worldview daily  • A better response to failure: learn, practice, and try again  If you're interested, please sign up at the Welcome Center on Sunday or call on the office, let us know  You can follow the Instagram page, Rush Church Students  Also, we have a Facebook page, Rush Church Student Ministries  Check the bulletin this summer  www.rushchurch.com

What If Being The Church Meant Showing Up Everywhere

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538804/fan_mail/new] We trade stories from prom, after-prom, and school events, then zoom out to the deeper why behind Rush 1.8 and our push to serve beyond the building. We connect scripture to practical outreach and remind each other that being salt and light shows up in everyday life, not just on Sunday morning.  • upcoming Rush Church dates including Graduate Sunday, Fifth Sunday, Kids Jam needs, and Pineapple Palooza  • prom and after-prom recap with the photo booth, obstacle course, and late-night laughs  • Rally for the Cure at the middle school and high school, plus what it takes to serve for hours  • why people may not feel ready to enter a church building and how outreach lowers that barrier  • Jesus’ pattern of going to people and what that means for modern church outreach  • Great Commission insight on “as you are going” and everyday discipleship  • lost sheep language and why we prioritize showing up where the community already gathers  • outreach tools like free cotton candy and conversations that open doors to faith  • salt and light as a call to visible, consistent influence together  Please sign up to help us.  www.rushchurch.com

Armor For A Busy Week

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538804/fan_mail/new] We share a quick Rush Church update from a packed week of events and summer planning, then pivot to a short devotional that brings the Armor of God into real life. We read Ephesians 6 and talk about truth, peace, faith, and salvation as daily habits that help us stand strong and show up for each other. • quick update on a busy week of community events and Rush 1.8 plans • Pineapple Palooza details and simple ways to volunteer • Graduation Sunday reminder and what we need to recognize seniors • Kids Jam glow theme, Amazon wish list, and why we’re investing in reusable supplies • paintball camp spot update and who can attend • youth Nerf war recap and why it led into the devotional • Armor of God overview from Ephesians 6:10–18 • the battle not being against people but against unseen schemes like lies, stress, and temptation • armor as a daily mindset instead of a last-minute rescue • practical breakdown of each piece: truth, guarding the heart, peace, faith, protecting the mind, and God’s word • church community as a unit that stands together and has each other’s backs If you have a graduate or you know a graduate, I need their information as soon as possible. We still need some people, we need some volunteers. Go read the passage, Ephesians chapter 6, verse 10, and pick one of the pieces of armor that you need to work on the most. www.rushchurch.com

What's the Deal With .... Saved and Redeemed? Plus more about RushChurch

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538804/fan_mail/new] We answer listener questions that sound simple until you look closely, unpacking the difference between being saved and being redeemed and why that changes how we live. We also talk baptism and the Holy Spirit, then step back to explain how Rush Church is led and why strong, studied leadership helps a church stay healthy.  • weekend plans and serving at prom and after prom  • upcoming Rush 1.8 events and why volunteers matter  • saved as rescue from sin and death  • redeemed as being bought back and belonging to Christ  • key Scriptures on redemption and ownership in Christ  • baptism as a command and a public step of faith  • biblical examples of receiving the Holy Spirit in different ways  • Rush Church history, Restoration Movement roots, and being non-denominational  • how elders, deacons, and ministry staff share leadership  • why we value leaders who study, pray, and ask hard questions  We need your help.  Send me pictures and where they're graduating from, what's the next step in their life? Cody C at Rush Church. That's my email.  Please ask questions.  www.rushchurch.com